Liverpool City Council is pushing ahead with plans to rationalise its estate by earmarking three more buildings for disposal.

In a report to cabinet ahead of a January 6 meeting, officers said the move would save running costs of £810,000 over the next two years and reduce the maintenance bill by £630,000.

Future disposals could generate receipts of £1.6m, but the report also concedes demolition may be the best option in some cases. The three sites cover a total of 23,800 sq ft.

This is the second phase of a disposal strategy that was put in place to reflect the council's shrinking workforce. It said there were more than "650 vacant workstations" in April, 2011.

The latest properties are:

Harrowby Close, Toxteth – The council said the site – vacated by the inclusion and commissioning service in September – is "a number of ex-council houses" that have been linked together. It is considering demolishing the buildings because it expects there to be limited interest.

Sefton Grange – Around 100 adoption and fostering staff will move out in July. The council was looking to use the site as part of a redevelopment of the neighbouring St Hilda's school. This plan is now uncertain following the withdrawal of Building Schools for the Future funding so the council is considering either a sale or demolition.

Fairfield Centre, Kensington – Some 60 staff will move out in March. The site was used as a day centre and by the local community in the evening.

The council is also looking to dispose of 4 Moss Grove, Toxteth, which was used by an asylum support team, and a vandalised building in Boaler St, Kensington.